Columbia River Fishing Charter and Guide Service. Offering chartered Columbia river king salmon fishing trips to anglers in Portland, Vancouver, Longview, Woodland, Astoria, Washington.

The Columbia River Salmon Fishing

The Columbia River is one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier salmon fisheries, offering anglers the opportunity to chase powerful King (Chinook) and Coho salmon surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in Oregon and Washington.

The mighty Columbia river once known for 100 lb plus salmon, 2000 lb sturgeon and the historic stopping point for Lewis and Clark, it still is home to the largest salmon run in the pacific northwest and gives the novice angler or professional some of the the best fishing in the world. For one, either bank fishing or with the opportunity with the power boat.

March, April and May attracts us to the Columbia river for the epic spring Chinook salmon run that takes place, either trolling herring and flasher setups, prawn spinners or anchor fishing with salmon plugs. An average day on the Columbia river can often yield boat limits of the worlds tastiest salmon, with the closure given by co-managers of WDFW and ODFW. 

At Gaffney Fishing, we fish the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, north to Longview, Washington, targeting salmon as they make their way upriver toward their spawning grounds. This stretch of river offers a unique mix of big-water fishing, changing tides and currents, and some incredible salmon opportunities throughout the season.  On the Columbia, we fish for King Chinook salmon in the late summer & fall (August, September) and during the spring (March April).

The Columbia is a massive river with a rich fishing history, and when the salmon are moving, the action can be exciting and fast-paced. Whether you’re an experienced salmon angler or looking to experience Columbia River fishing for the first time, we’re here to put you in position for a memorable day on the water.  Offering chartered Columbia river King Salmon fishing trips to anglers in Portland, Vancouver, Longview, Woodland, Astoria, Washington.

Come fish the Columbia with Gaffney Fishing and experience the thrill of chasing Northwest salmon.